Penstemon 'Cha Cha Cherry' | Cha Cha Cherry Beardtongue
DESCRIPTION
Penstemon 'Cha Cha Cherry' is a vibrant perennial prized for its abundant cherry-red tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. The blossoms are held on upright stems above a mound of green foliage, creating a lively display that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers’ tubular shape and bright color make them particularly appealing for pollinator-friendly gardens.
This hybrid Penstemon variety is bred for improved hardiness and long-lasting blooms, making it a reliable choice for borders, containers, or mixed perennial plantings. With its extended blooming season and pollinator-friendly nature, 'Cha Cha Cherry' adds energy and vibrancy to sunny garden spaces.
DESCRIPTION
Penstemon 'Cha Cha Cherry' is a vibrant perennial prized for its abundant cherry-red tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. The blossoms are held on upright stems above a mound of green foliage, creating a lively display that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers’ tubular shape and bright color make them particularly appealing for pollinator-friendly gardens.
This hybrid Penstemon variety is bred for improved hardiness and long-lasting blooms, making it a reliable choice for borders, containers, or mixed perennial plantings. With its extended blooming season and pollinator-friendly nature, 'Cha Cha Cherry' adds energy and vibrancy to sunny garden spaces.
DESCRIPTION
Penstemon 'Cha Cha Cherry' is a vibrant perennial prized for its abundant cherry-red tubular flowers that bloom from mid-summer through fall. The blossoms are held on upright stems above a mound of green foliage, creating a lively display that attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The flowers’ tubular shape and bright color make them particularly appealing for pollinator-friendly gardens.
This hybrid Penstemon variety is bred for improved hardiness and long-lasting blooms, making it a reliable choice for borders, containers, or mixed perennial plantings. With its extended blooming season and pollinator-friendly nature, 'Cha Cha Cherry' adds energy and vibrancy to sunny garden spaces.
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Family: Plantaginaceae
Height: 2-3 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Bright cherry-red tubular flowers
Bloom time: Mid-summer through early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and prune lightly in late winter or early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
